Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Can an iPad and iPadOS *really* replace a MacBook? iPad's are great for students, travellers and certain workers with its touchscreen and Apple Pencil, so I wanted to see if I can just use the iPad Air for the whole week portably and in a full docked setup.

So here's my honest review of the M4 iPad Air after a week completely replacing my Mac and MacBook workflow where I set the iPad up in both a docked desk setup plus portable Magic Keyboard setup, and use it day to day from multitasking with Stage Manager and running demanding apps to handling video editing, note taking and remote work. It's honestly tricker than I thought completely changing and working on an iPad but whether you're considering switching from a MacBook, upgrading from an older iPad or just looking to get an iPad should hopefully help!

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - First Impressions & Setup
1:47 - Getting Used to iPadOS 26
3:06 - iPad Desk Setup
5:21 - What I Loved
7:19 - The Negatives
8:46 - Battery Life
9:44 - 1 Week Later: iPad or MacBook?

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A Week with iPad Air M4 – Replacing my MacBook.
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